Representative-Elect: McConnell and Pelosi Are Working on Rule Changes to Block Objections to Electoral College Votes

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) is reportedly joining forces with Nancy Pelosi (D) to create rule changes in the U.S. Congress to block electoral college objections.

Congress is set to meet on Jan. 6 to vote to accept Electoral College votes and officially designate a president- and vice-president-elect.

At least 140 Republican House members have pledged to object to the votes and Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) have pledged to stand with them as well.

McConnell and other Senate Republican leaders have been trying to dissuade members of their caucus from doing so, fearing the process would be too “messy.”

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